Wednesday, 08 February 2012
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Soldiers sweep ice on 11 cities tour route (AP)

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People skate on the frozen Keizersgracht canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Volunteers poured onto frozen rivers and lakes in the northern Netherlands on Tuesday to shovel away snow that is one of the major hurdles in the way of a grueling speedskating race called Elfstedentocht, or 11 Cities Tour being held for the first time in 15 years. (AP Photo/Margriet Faber)AP - Dutch troops are joining a race against time to prepare ice for a legendary 125-mile (200 kilometer) race across frozen waterways in the northern Netherlands that could be staged for the first time in 15 years.


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Column: There's still a game in there somewhere (AP)

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FILE - In this March 7, 2011, file photo, Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, left, talks with her husband, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, during a carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Patriots play the New York Giants in NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)AP - The strangest coaching decision during Super Bowl week wasn't when Bill Belichick ordered his defense to act like matadors and wave Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw by for a touchdown from 6 yards out with less than a minute left in the game.


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Durant's shot lifts Thunder past Warriors 119-116 (AP)

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Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) scores in the last 15.7 seconds against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Golden State Warriors 119-116. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)AP - Kevin Durant came hard off the screen, took the pass and launched a jumper that banked off the glass and through the net.


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Donovan says Kentucky has champions' 'disposition' (AP)

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Kentucky's Anthony Davis (23) shoots over Florida's Patric Young during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Kentucky won 78-58. (AP Photo/James Crisp)AP - Florida coach Billy Donovan handicapped what could be the national title game in April.


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Durant's shot lifts Thunder past Warriors 119-116 (AP)

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) goes up to dunk against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)AP - Kevin Durant hit a go-ahead bank shot with 14.2 seconds remaining, and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder overcame career performances by Monta Ellis and David Lee to beat the Golden State Warriors 119-116 on Tuesday night.


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Heat beat Cavs to close in on conference lead (Reuters)

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Reuters - The Miami Heat inched closer to top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 107-91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Read more »

Purdue loss 87-84 to No. 3 Ohio State (AP)

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Ohio State's Lenzelle Smith Jr. (32) and Purdue's Robbie Hummel (4) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)AP - No. 3 Ohio State had been rolling over intimidated opponents, winning by an average of 27 points a game.


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No. 20 Louisville women strong in loss (AP)

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Louisville's Bria Smith, left, drives against Connecticut's Tiffany Hayes during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 in Louisville, Ky. Connecticut defeated Louisville 56-46. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)AP - Louisville coach Jeff Walz knew the Cardinals couldn't stop the entire Connecticut team.


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Jones scores 2 goals as Avs beat Blackhawks 5-2 (AP)

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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook (7) is congratulated on his goal by teammates Jonathan Toews (19) and Duncan Keith (2) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)AP - Gabriel Landeskog broke a tie 38 seconds into the third period and David Jones added two goals, helping the Colorado Avalanche snap a five-game skid with a 5-2 win over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.


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Clippers lose Billups for season with injury (Reuters)

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Reuters - - (Reuters) The Los Angeles Clippers were dealt a blow as starting guard Chauncey Billups was ruled out for the rest of the NBA season with a torn left Achilles tendon, the team said Tuesday. He will also miss this year's London Olympics. Read more »

Kershaw and Dodgers agree to $19M, 2-year deal (AP)

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AP - NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a salary arbitration hearing next week, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract. Read more »

AP Source: Rangers and Andrus agree to 3-year deal (AP)

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AP - Shortstop Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a three-year contract and avoided salary arbitration. Read more »

AP Source: Memphis to join Big East (AP)

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AP - Memphis is the latest school to sign up for a spot in the new Big East. Read more »

Shaq OK with Kobe Bryant ahead in NBA scoring (AP)

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AP - Shaquille O'Neal has no problem with former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant passing him on the NBA career scoring list. Read more »

Big Ten exploring 4-team playoff (AP)

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In this Oct. 22, 2011, photo, Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis, left, talks with football coach Mark Dantonio before an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in East Lansing, Mich. The Big Ten, which helped squash the notion of a four-team playoff to crown a national champion in college football several years ago, is taking another look. 'All of the Big Ten athletic directors are comfortable exploring the possibility of a four-team playoff,' Hollis said Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. 'Four is better than two.' (AP Photo/Al Goldis)AP - The Big Ten, which helped squash the notion of a four-team playoff to crown a national champion in college football several years ago, is taking another look.


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Attention returns to Tiger Woods at Pebble Beach (AP)

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Tiger Woods, right, greets actor Bill Murray after a news conference at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach,  Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)AP - Bill Murray stumbled into the back of a crowded conference room Tuesday just as Tiger Woods was wrapping up his press conference at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. The "Caddyshack" star looked more confused than usual.


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Giants lauded as Super Bowl champs in NYC parade (AP)

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New  York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy during a ceremony for the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI champions at City Hall in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.  (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)AP - Eli Manning hoisted the Lombardi Trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg joked that New York City should now be nicknamed the "Big Blue Apple," as thousands of fans crowded lower Manhattan on Tuesday to celebrate the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory amid tons of confetti.


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2.1 million viewers live stream Super Bowl online (AP)

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AP - The first live stream of the Super Bowl drew 2.1 million unique viewers, NBC said Thursday. Read more »

Dodgers and ace Kershaw reach two-year deal (Reuters)

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Reuters - The Los Angeles Dodgers have avoided arbitration with National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw by agreeing to a two-year, $19 million contract with the pitcher, the team said on Tuesday. Read more »

Owen Nolan announces retirement from NHL. (AP)

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San Jose Sharks forward Owen Nolan, center, receives a jersey from teammates Patrick Marleau, right, and Joe Thornton, left, during a news conference in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, announcing Nolan's retirement as a professional NHL hockey player. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)AP - Owen Nolan, who hasn't played in the NHL since the 2009-10 season, announced his retirement Tuesday at the San Jose Sharks home rink.


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